Orthodox Jews in the News Weekly Round Up 8/26/16

Woman’s Funeral Had No Attendees So 30 Strangers Showed Up
When no one showed up to Francine Stein’s funeral, a viral online post from the daughter of the officiating rabbi drew a crowd of 30 Orthodox Jews to help out. The mitzvah of levayas hameis just happens to also be a kiddush Hashem.

Forgiveness, Acceptance, 25 Years After Crown Heights Riots
Twenty-five years ago, riots erupted in Crown Heights after Jewish driver accidentally hit and killed Gavin Cato, a 7-year-old African American child. Rabbi Yankel Rosenbaum was stabbed by black teens in retaliation. Today, the Cato and Rosenbaum Families continue to meet and set an example of forgiveness and acceptance.

35 Innovators Under 35
In this year’s MIT Technology Review, Ari Roisman makes the top 7. As the CEO of Glide which makes video messaging effortless, he is changing the face of communication.

How Saint Louis Got its Kosher Custard
In an unlikely story of kiddush Hashem, a frum cardiologist made such an impression that a local custard shop owner couldn’t help but want to repay the favor.

A former Hollywood script editor, Jerusalem event planner, non-profit fundraiser and professional blogger, Sara Levine is an accomplished writer and editor. After graduating from USC's School of Cinematic Arts, her first screenplay was well-received by story executives at major studios. As a journalist, her articles have been published internationally in popular magazines and websites. With over 18 years experience as a story consultant, her notes and critiques on novels and scripts have been used to select and improve material by top studios, networks, agencies and writers in Hollywood and beyond. She is currently at work on her first novel.

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